1 Peter 3:8-22

Stephen continues the series in 1 Peter ‘A Handbook For Expats’.

Stephen describes our high calling, doing good to others, and winning others for God. He then shows how Peter encourages us through the example of Noah and Christ.

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1 Peter 2:11-3:7

Paul Harrington completes his time with us and continues the Handbook for Expats series by explaining 1 Peter 2:11 to 3:7.

Paul outlines how we can have an impact on unbelievers through our good conduct.

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Strangers but not strange

1 Peter 2:11-12: Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us. (NIV 2011)

3 case studies of how to do it with not-yet-believers

The goal and limits of ‘good’ living

1 Peter 2:4-10

Paul Harrington continues preaching 1 Peter and the Handbook For Expats series.

Paul describes how we have great privilege, but with great privilege comes great responsibility.

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Jesus is Chosen

A Chosen People

A Clear Purpose

1 Peter 1:22-2:3

Paul Harrington, Rector and Senior Network Minister of the Trinity Network, continues the ‘Handbook for Expats’ series in 1 Peter, from 1:22 – 2:3.

Paul likens our life as Christians as a family, and describes what that family is like, the way into the family, the family norms, and how to grow in this family.

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What was your family like?

Born again into God’s family (1 Peter 1:3, 23)

Now you have tasted that the Lord is good.

1 Peter 1:13-21

Pastor Stephen George continues the ‘Handbook for Expats’ series in 1 Peter looking at three themes: “set your hope”, “be holy” and “Live… in reverent fear” in chapter 1:13-21.

1 Peter 1:1-12

Revelation 21:1-8

Stephen finishes the series ’10 Pop Up Moments From The Bible’ by showing us the hope to come.

Acts 2:1-33

Psalm 2

Psalm 1